The engine has a belt driven dc dynamo and a coolant water pump. The saab two stroke has been around for well over forty years in different configurations. Finding a fully original example is becoming increasingly unlikely as time goes by and most have become combinations of bits and pieces from various model years anything to keep em running. Two stroke to turbo ltd saab garage in royston hertfordshire. We now carry a complete line of quality usa made cometic head gaskets for the saab two stroke engines in 750cc, 850 cc bull nose and 850cc long nose engines. The twostroke engine is a common power source for small. It was used in the saabs 93, 94 sonett i, with an engine tuned to 57. Twostroke, aluminium cylinder head, cast iron block, 4bearing crankshaft, downdraught solex 4uai or bi carburettor, fan, thermostat and pump. This convertible roadster may be the only twostroke saab 96 roadster in the u. The design and build of this unique car ran into many thousands of hours but the result is a car that will definitely turn heads. The 96 featured aerodynamic twodoor bodywork, fourpassenger seating. High performance pistons made with a forged 4032 aluminum alloy which is designed specifically for twostroke engines. Xp manual for saab 2stroke and v4 tuning, swedish classic saab. The 96 featured aerodynamic twodoor bodywork, fourpassenger seating and at first a two stroke, threecylinder engine, later a four stroke v4.
The saab 96 might have been marketed as a new car when launched in 1960, but it was very closely related to the original superaerodynamic two stroke frontwheeldrive 92 that had on sale since 1949 and, which had proved to be such a massive breakthrough in design for the swedish carmaker. Todays nice price or crack pipe saab 96 is a rare 2stroke and that in itself may be pretty exciting, just as long as its price doesnt prove. Ever since i first drove this car, my least favorite thing about it has been the ford v4 engine. Here is a post about the electrical restoration and other work, and another featuring other aspects of the incredible painstaking details of rebuilding this beautiful saab. Engine installation saab 96 twostroke 1964 youtube.
This 1967 saab 96 is from the first year of a factory ford v4 option, and the penultimate year for twostrokes. Recommended car throttle shop worldwide shipping in the ct shop car throttle submit your videos to get featured. Amazing sound of tuned saab 96 v4, and not only sounds good, this saab really well speeding and driving. Saabmonkey saab parts repair and restoration in massachusetts. In 1968, the tstroke engine was replaced with a 4stroke v4 because of developing emission laws in the united states. The commentary says, it seems like v4 but its not a v engine strictly. Sep 15, 2014 amazing sound of tuned saab 96 v4, and not only sounds good, this saab really well speeding and driving. An optional 52 ps 38 kw version of the engine, with triple carburetors and oil injection, was used in the sport and monte carlo models. The second type of saab two stroke engine was a longitudinally placed inlinethree cylinder of 748 cc 45. Two stroke performance tuning chapter 3 porting and cylinder scavenging today, when we take a look down the cylinder of a twostroke engine, we find its walls literally filled with ports to handle the induction, transfer and exhaust phases of gas flow through the engine. It is not made to original specs and has several modifications. Saabs 2stroke engine which had provided the power to gain many rallying successes.
A new battery has been fitted and the car runs and drives well. We offer a variety of services, such as car body repairs in bassingbourn. Two stroke to turbo is a saab parts and service specialist with over 30 years in the industry. Two stroke performance tuning chapter 3 porting and cylinder scavenging today, when we take a look down the cylinder of a two stroke engine, we find its walls literally filled with ports to handle the induction, transfer and exhaust phases of gas flow through the engine. Parts catalogs brochures and ephemera contact us parts catalogues. The fire ring sizes vary based on your bore size for precision performance and perfect sealing. The gtsport cars have extra body trim, a modified engine and a more plush interior than a standard car, making them much more desirable. Bigger carburetors, higher compression ratios, altered port timings and expansion. Any violations will be removed at the request of the author. Lennart olars with his saab 96 2stroke2cycle on song in skepptuna, 2004. Here is a post about the electrical restoration and other work, and another featuring other aspects of the incredible painstaking details of rebuilding this. These pistons have armorglide coating on the skirts. With a twostroke, threecylinder engine, this 1968 saab 96 isnt your normal car.
This site is a free service with documents provided by members of the saab community. Frontwheel drive, threespeed gearbox, hypoid bevel final drive, 5. Saab 96 sportmonte carlo seats, custom gauges and saab v4 safety belts. Genuine saab cigarette lighter power outlet cover slightly used saab 93 saab 93 cabrio saab 95 now for the boring bit. Dec 07, 2015 with a twostroke, threecylinder engine, this 1968 saab 96 isnt your normal car. We also offer sheet metal plan books for all of the v4 saabs many frame parts will fit the 2stroke models as well. Attention is needed to the paintwork which has blistered badly. In the us, the twostroke engine was called the shrike in 1967 and 1968. Only 8600 miles since full, bodyoff restoration to factory standards. The car has been repainted, interior redone, and the car only needs some minor sorting to be complete. As first designed, it had an 841 cc displacement, 38 ps 28 kw threecylinder saab twostroke engine. Saab 96 rally 2 stroke full car on a curved bookma. It is hosted as a service to vintage saab drivers and enthusiasts worldwide.
I bought this saab about 3 years ago with the intent of restoring it, i have since moved and my priorities have changed and this is a nice car and i didnt want to see itdeteriorate. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 0. Two stroke, aluminium cylinder head, cast iron block, 4bearing crankshaft, downdraught solex 4uai or bi carburettor, fan, thermostat and pump. Tommis saab site is the source for information about this amazing project. This customised saab 96 is one of a kind and is another fully completed project carried out by neo brothers ltd to epitomise the saab brand. Saab 96 is a car that has a 2 door saloon sedan body style with a front mounted engine supplying power to the front wheels. The 1960 through 1963 95s and 96 s were basically the same. Wiseco high performance pistons click for details how saab would make a piston today. The saab 96, featuring a new 841cc, 38hp threecylinder twostroke, was well received and proved popular. The 1960 through 1963 95s and 96s were basically the same. Capacity was increased to 50,000 units and the popular 96 opened up new markets for saab. Project 93c, as it was known within saab, culminated in the announcement of the new saab 96 at a stockholm press conference on 17 february 1960. V motor has two connecting rods one each bank attached to the same crank pin. Two stroke to turbo is a team of independent saab specialists in royston.
This unit features two stroke valve gear, 3 cylinder layout. Two stroke to turbo cars for breaking 93, two stroke to turbo, cars for sale, used cars for sale, services, mot testing in bassingbourn brake services in bassingbourn, affordable car body repairs, any parts available car body repairs, saab. It was built by associates of the firm which would later build the prototype saab 900 convertible. Also, the longnose ii had two different types of headlights. Malbrad saab specialists has been trading from huddersfield since the 1970s. The round ones for north america, and the rectangular. Those of us who have grown up in the japanese twostroke. From start to finish, including a short test drive. This fine car has been my vintage daily driver for two years. Vsaab articles page the vintage saab information source. Scavenging ports optimal design of a twostroke small. The saab 96 is an automobile manufactured and marketed by saab from 1960 to january 1980, replacing the 93. This convertible roadster may be the only two stroke saab 96 roadster in the u. I have engines and transmissions for saab models 96 and classic 900, as well as a large variety of vintage and classic used saab parts available.
The most complete book of how to get most out of your 2stroke or v4 engine. I have had this twostroke 1964 saab 96 sedan for several years and been restoring it on and off. For some time i have been following the project progress of a restoration of a classic 1964 saab 96 2 stroker. The saab 96 might have been marketed as a new car when launched in 1960, but it was very closely related to the original superaerodynamic twostroke frontwheeldrive 92 that had on sale since 1949 and, which had proved to be such a. In 1968, the t stroke engine was replaced with a 4 stroke v4 because of developing emission laws in the united states. Carefully restored in 1996 by second owner, this is one of the nicest two stroke powered saab sonetts you will find. Most notably, the early version of the 96 received a larger twostroke. Jul 28, 2012 driving around in a 1964 saab 96 two stroke. I rebuild classic 99 and 900 manual transmissions, and usually have 2 or 3 in stock for rebuilding on request. Overall condition looks quite good inside and out, and the seller. Notable exceptions being the gt 750 and gt 850sport. The saab twostroke has been around for well over forty years in different configurations. Those of us who have grown up in the japanese two stroke. We also offer sheet metal plan books for all of the v4 saabs many frame parts will fit the 2 stroke models as well.
The engine is an 89 and runs very well with no piston slap. The saab 96 had a longitudinally mounted engine layout. Steven broadhead has been the sole proprietor since 1991 and has himself trained as a saab technician at a saab dealership in the local area stephen has gained experience on all saab models from the 96 through to the current range of vehicles. This one happens to be a swedish triple car, though the motor is currently waiting for reinstallation following a rebuild. This sonett has won multiple awards, and was displayed at the greenwich concours in 2004. Parts for sale for vintage saabs tom donney motors. All bullnose 9695 have the twostroke engine stroker, and the first version of long nose was either twostroke or v4, until the second version of the long nose was v4 only. Many years have passed since gordon jennings first published this manual. The front wheel driven saab 96 is a fiveseater, twodoor sedan. Jun 11, 2011 for some time i have been following the project progress of a restoration of a classic 1964 saab 96 2 stroker. Saab classic cars saab 96 for sale car and classic. Two stroke tuners handbook 2 another mistake commonly made, sometimes even by those who have enjoyed some success in modifying twostroke engines, is to believe in a kind of mechanistic magic. They also have an electracoating on the ring lands.